Supercharged HSV? - Part 3

[Pickles]

Went over to HSV today to check out GTS production, it not having been started when I was there a few weeks ago.
Like I've said, EVERYONE is gonna be happy with their GTS.
I've always focussed on the R & D that's gone into GTS, as most of you have, and when ya get the opportunity to look, particularly underneath the car, it is REALLY impressive. The cooling system for gear box/ diff etc is a work of art.....and WOW, what about that diff?....It is absolutely massive,.....looks like it came out of a Kenworth truck.
The GTS specific cooling/ducting etc around the front of the car is also beautifully done. The more I learn, the more impressed I am.
Also saw Mike Devereaux's new "company car", a Senator 340, which words I noted on the windscreen "To be personally checked and delivered by Phil Harding"!
HSV are flat out at the moment, O/T & Saturday work, the only slight problem they have is component suppliers keeping up with demand.
Got myself a set of Gen F brochures too, including GTS. Very nicely done. Ist GTS deliveries in around 2 weeks.
Thanks to Mario & Andrew for showing me around.
Cheers, Pickles.

[Vulture]

Martin, there should be a new arrival there very soon for a red GTS from what the spy satellites operators have to say...
Can't wait to get the car in my grubby hands. It really is the full package from all reports and worth the spend over buying an SS and supercharging it (not that there is anything wrong with that).
I just wanted something fast and a bit special straight up without modifications etc.

[mjrandom]

Pickles did you see mine? Is the drool cleaned off?

[Pickles]

Pickles did you see mine? Is the drool cleaned off?

G'Day MJR.
Mate, your name came up on several occasions, but I did not specifically see your car.
But, your name is "up in lights", so when you finally drive your GTS, so will be your comments!
You're gonna love it. Pickles.......
NB:Still can't believe that HSV can sell this car for the price they are...I mean, it's only a few grand dearer than the 25th anniv GTS....and look what ya get....it's for sure that the "LSA GTS" ain't no "Sticker Special"!!

[bouka]

Slightly off topic, but no autocar mag tested R8 SV and got 4.88 o-100 and 2.88 80-120. They compare to 300 srt. I am trying to get hold of the mag.

My GT was very quick for a bog stock car, but my SV feels very strong and only has 1250klm on it.

The GTS is king, no doubt, but SV is a pretty awesome package and numbers are proving it. The nz boys always get the best numbers so let's see what they do with the gts.

Ps. Haven't heard of any 1/4 times in the SV.

[gmeup]

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...822-2sdep.html

Nice little video of the GTS vs E63 and the strip in less the perfect conditions. And I reckon the drivers aren't the best either to extract the most out of both cars.

E63 4.4 sec to 0-100 and 12.3 0-400m
GTS 4.6 sec to 0-100 and 12.6 0-400m

[Wonky]

From email I just received.

[Evman]

Keen for a torrent should anyone with pay TV actually record it

[185iboy]

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...822-2sdep.html

Nice little video of the GTS vs E63 and the strip in less the perfect conditions. And I reckon the drivers aren't the best either to extract the most out of both cars.

E63 4.4 sec to 0-100 and 12.3 0-400m
GTS 4.6 sec to 0-100 and 12.6 0-400m

I don't get what he meant less then perfect conditions. I saw a dry drag strip on a sunny day. It would be good if they gave us the trap speeds to compare too. Imo the the GTS isn't in the same league as a E63. Price wise and equipment wise. Why can't they just throw it up against a GT R-Spec?

[Pickles]

I don't get what he meant less then perfect conditions. I saw a dry drag strip on a sunny day. It would be good if they gave us the trap speeds to compare too. Imo the the GTS isn't in the same league as a E63. Price wise and equipment wise. Why can't they just throw it up against a GT R-Spec?

Because The GTS is simply LIGHT YEARS ahead of the R Spec.....if you have bothered to look & take note of all the stuff that has gone into the GTS, which is NOT just an engine......you would understand.
Cheers, Pickles.

[mickeyVX350]

Because The GTS is simply LIGHT YEARS ahead of the R Spec.....if you have bothered to look & take note of all the stuff that has gone into the GTS, which is NOT just an engine......you would understand.
Cheers, Pickles.

That's what stumps me - along with the "I could buy an SS and spend 52K on that and be faster... Blah blah"...

I could buy a corolla for $1000, spend $96K on it and have more power than a GTS, but it won't ever BE a GTS!

[Pickles]

That's what stumps me - along with the "I could buy an SS and spend 52K on that and be faster... Blah blah"...

I could buy a corolla for $1000, spend $96K on it and have more power than a GTS, but it won't ever BE a GTS!

You are absolutely right.....You could very easily do both of those things....and your "$96K Corolla" may very well, probably would be, quicker than a GTS in a straight line, BUT, would it be as good a car?....I'll leave the answer up to you.....and of course, living in the Country that we do, you do of course have the opportunity to invest $96K of your "hard earned" in a Corolla.....but, I wouldn't.
Cheers, Pickles.

[Plenty]

I don't get what he meant less then perfect conditions. I saw a dry drag strip on a sunny day. It would be good if they gave us the trap speeds to compare too. Imo the the GTS isn't in the same league as a E63. Price wise and equipment wise. Why can't they just throw it up against a GT R-Spec?

Not the same league price wise and equipment wise well does that not tell you something? Your paying 2.5 X the price for it, and then the out of class GTS spanked the E63 around the track.

[Wonky]

Keen for a torrent should anyone with pay TV actually record it

I'll definitely be recording it but from what I've read Foxtel broadcasts are somehow protected so they can't be then copied. I have no special equipment but if somebody wants to detail how to do it (if it's indeed possible) from an iQ box I'm happy to give it a shot.

[Alex(AUS)]

I don't get what he meant less then perfect conditions. I saw a dry drag strip on a sunny day. It would be good if they gave us the trap speeds to compare too. Imo the the GTS isn't in the same league as a E63. Price wise and equipment wise. Why can't they just throw it up against a GT R-Spec?

Trap speed in that instance would not be much different. 2 tenths to 100 and 3 to 400m. Maybe 2mph.